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MM 332:
Principles of Graphic Design

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Adobe Illustrator Resources

Illustrator Tutorials - Tools & Features These tutorials focus on specific tools, features, and commands of Adobe Illustrator.
IllustratorResources.com This site includes, plug-ins tutorials, brushes and book recommendations for Illustrator , Photoshop, Corel Draw and other applications. A great site!
Adobe Illustrator Resources From About.com. More downloads, templates, reviews, books and more.
Adobe.com Ten different tutorials from the people at Adobe.
Illustrator Training This is a stockpile of PDF files including news, training links, Q & As, books, videos and online classes.
Adobe Illustrator Templates Lots of templates for business cards, letterheads etc.
Key Board Shortcuts Oooh baby, this one will save you time!
Nuthin' but reviews About.com has compiled this list of reviews for Adobe Illustrator.
ZDNet's Illustrator Resources A shorter list of resources available for Adobe Illustrator.

Online forums and communities

Adobe User Forums Become a registered member and post qquestions, or register as a guest and simply browse.
Illustrator Resources Forums Not as extensive a community as Adobe's, but worth checking out.

Tutorials:


Using the Type tool
The Basics: Start here
Creating Views: A great timesaver
Fill and Stroke: Adding colors

More basics...

Type Fundamentals: A good starter
Type and Pathfinder 2: Text loop effect
Make Two Color Text
3D Text Effect: Zowie!
How to add area type : Text boxes
Adding a drop shadow : Always useful
Text around a circle: Fun for logos
Text on a curvy path: Wavy Gravy!
Warping Text: Super cool
Create beveled metallic type: An advanced technique for the adventurous.

More type tutorials...

Pathfinder
Gearing up:
Combine objects into editable compounds:
Create an exploding star: